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Precautions for Safe Use The following points are important to ensure safety, so make sure that they are strictly observed. 1. Installation Environment • Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas. • To secure the safety of operation and maintenance, do not install the product close to high-voltage devices and power devices.

5. Other • Do not use this product in safety circuits associated with nuclear power and human life. • Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product. • Dispose of this product as industrial waste. • Connect the special products (Sensor, Touch Finder, Cables). The product might break down or malfunction if you use a part not included in the special products.

Precautions for Correct Use Observe the following precautions to prevent failure to operate, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance. 1. Installation Site Do not install this product in locations subjected to the following conditions: • Ambient temperature outside the rating •...

5. Maintenance and Inspection Do not use thinner, benzene, acetone or kerosene to clean the Sensor and Touch Finder. If large dust particles adhere to the Camera, use a blower brush (used to clean camera lenses) to blow them off. Do not use breath from your mouth to blow the dust off.

1-1 FQ-series Vision Sensors FQ-series Vision Sensors are real-color Vision Sensors with integrated processing. Once configured, they are used stand-alone for quality inspection of presence, position, and other product characteristics. To set up or monitor the sensors, either the touch screen based console 'Touch Finder' or a 'PC Tool' can be used. Setup, Image Confirmation, and Logging Tools Touch Finder FQ Vision Sensor...

1-2 Measurement Process This section describes the basic flow of the measurement process. • The measurement is started by inputting a trigger signal from an external device. Trigger input • Images are taken according to the trigger. Take image • The image is measured to see if it matches the configured settings. •...

1-3 Startup Display and Display Elements Startup Display The Sensor is automatically detected by the Touch Finder when power supply to the Sensor and Touch Finder is turned ON. The Auto Connect Display will appear if the Sensor can- not be detected. Check that cables are connected cor- rectly to the Sensor and Touch Finder, and then press [Auto connect].

Display Elements This Sensor has a Setup Mode and a Run Mode. Refer to the following information for menu items. p. 172 Setup Mode In Setup Mode, you can set the image conditions, judgement parameters, and I/O settings for the Sensor. The name of the Sensor being set up is displayed.

2-2 Part Names and Functions FQ Vision Sensor Name Description Lighting LEDs for illumination Camera lens This lens can be focused. I/O Cable connector An I/O Cable is used to connect the Sensor to the power supply and exter- nal I/O. Ethernet cable connector An Ethernet cable is used to connect the Sensor to external devices such as PLCs, the Touch Finder, or computers.

2-3 Installation Installing the Sensor Installation Procedure Align the tabs on one side of the Mounting Bracket with the slot on the Sensor. Mounting The FQ-XL Mounting Bracket can be attached to the back, Bracket side, or front of the Sensor. Press the Mounting Bracket onto the Sensor until the oth- er tabs click into place.

Important • There is a certain amount of deviation among Sensors in the center of the optical axis. For this reason, when install- ing the Sensor, check the center of the image and the field of view on the LCD monitor of the Touch Finder and in the PC Tool.

Mounting to DIN Track Installation Procedure Press the slider on the Touch Finder to the top. Hook the clip at the top of the Touch Finder on to the DIN Track. Press the Touch Finder onto the DIN Track until the bottom clip clicks into place.

Press the slider up on the Touch Finder. Create holes in the panel for mounting. Refer to the following page for hole dimensions. p. 195 Connect the cable to the Touch Finder. Mount the Touch Finder with the Panel Mount Adapter from the front of the panel.

Wiring the Touch Finder Power Supply Wiring Connecting the Power Supply Loosen the two terminal screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Attach crimp terminals to the power lines. Secure the positive and negative lines as indicated 24 VDC using M3 screws. −...

Charging the Battery This section describes how to charge and install the FQ-D31 Battery and provides applicable precautions. Charge the Battery while it is attached to the Touch Finder. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery. Mounting the Battery in the Touch Finder Remove the screw from the battery cover on the top of the Touch Finder, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow, and open the battery cover.

Important • If the Touch Finder (FQ-D31) will be installed permanently or semi-permanently, remove the Battery (FQ-BAT1). If the rated temperature is exceeded with the Battery inserted, the protective circuit may activate and stop the Touch Finder. • The battery complies with the following recycling regulation. Japan Taiwan Li-ion00...

Set the IP address and subnet mask according to the network where the external devices, such as PLCs, are connected. Note If you connect OMRON CS/CJ-series PLCs to the Ethernet, the following default IP addresses are assigned to the PLCs. • IP address: 192.168.250.node_address...

3-1 Selecting a Sensor for Configuration If multiple Sensors are connected to a single Touch Finder or computer, you can select the Sensor that you want to set up. Press [Run]. This will enable setting the current Sensor into RUN Mode before selecting another Sensor.

3-2 Adjusting Image Quality Adjusting the Focus [Image] − [Camera setup] Display the Camera Setup Display. The focus can be seen as a numerical value. The higher the value, the better the focus. Focus Level Manually adjust the focus using the focus adjust- Focus adjustment screw ment screw on the Sensor while checking the image Turn clockwise to focus on closer objects.

Adjusting the Brightness To achieve stable measurements, the brightness of the camera image must be adjusted so that the characteristic to be measured is clearly visible. Dark Bright Brightness of image [Image] − [Camera setup] ] − [Brightness] on the right side of the dis- Press [ play.

Observe the following precautions. • Use the HDR function only for objects that are not moving to avoid image blurring. Several images are taken with different shutter speeds and combined. If the object moves while the image is being taken, the image will become blurred. •...

Using the top section as a pivot point, pull down the filter so that it attaches to the Sensor. Adjusting the Colors of the Image (White Balance) If external lighting is used, the image may appear as having different colors than the actual object. If this is the case, adjust the white balance.

3-3 Adjusting the Object Position If objects are moving, the position in the image of the characteristic that is to be measured will vary according to the timing of the trigger signal. The FQ Vision Sensor offers two different ways to adjust this position variation.

Press [Teach]. Drag the rectangle to move it. Adjust the image so that the measurement object is in the center. Press [ ] – [Model region]. Move the rectangle so that the characteristic part for position compensation is inside it. Press [OK].

Measures to Stabilize Position Correction • Low Mark Contrast and Inconsistent Correlations Areas with high contrast are registered as model registration sections. The adjustment procedure is the same as for the search function. Or, adjust the brightness to increase the contrast of the mark. Making dark images brighter: p.

[Image] − [Trigger setup] − [Trigger delay] A TRIG signal is input. Images are input continuously. Select the image with the measurement object in the center using [ ] and [ Press the image. Press [OK]. Note The delay time can be set using the adjustment bar or by directly entering a value. Move the bar to the left or right.

3-4 Preventing Mutual Interference of Multiple Sensors When the same trigger signal is input to multiple Sensors, the lighting from one Sensor may affect the measurements of the other Sensors. This is called mutual interference. This kind of interference can be prevented offsetting the image input timing of each Sensor from when the trigger signal is received.

4-1 Inspection Item Selection Guide The FQ Vision Sensor uses inspection items to judge measurement objects. There are five different measurement objects. Select the best inspection items for the characteristics of the measurement object that are being judged. Inspection Example Inspection Refer- items used...

4-3 Configuring Inspection Items Adding New Inspection Items Press [Inspect] − [Inspection]. Press an unused inspection item number. Press [Add item.] on the menu. Select an inspection item, such as [Search]. When registering multiple inspection items, press the inspection item number after 1.--- and set it in the same way.

Modifying Existing Inspection Items Press the number of the inspection item to be set. Press [Modify] on the menu. Deleting Inspection Items Press the number of the inspection item to be delet- Press [Delete] on the menu. Note Executing Similar Measurements in Different Places →...

4-4 Inspecting with the Search Inspection Item Search Inspection Item This inspection item is used to perform inspections for shapes or for presence. The image pattern that is to be measured is registered in advance and measurements are performed to see if the pattern is present or if the shape is different.

Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and partial image as reference data for the measurement. − [Add item.] − [Search] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Inspection] [Inspect] Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure- Drag a corner to Drag the rectangle size the rectangle.

Unstable Search Results Inclined Measurement Objects Adjust the [Angle range] parameter to increase the range in which a search is made for the model. The Search inspection item judges whether an image is OK or NG according to the correlation with a previously registered image pattern.

Editing the Model and Measurement Regions This section describes how to edit the following regions. Model registration region Measurement region (region that is searched for the model) Important If the model region is changed, perform teaching again. p. 53 Changing the Model Registration Region to a Shape Other Than a Rectangle One rectangular region is registered as the default model registration region.

Changing the Measurement Region The region within which the model is searched can be changed. In the default settings, the whole display is set as the measurement region. − [Inspection] − − − − [Inspect] [Search] [Modify] [Settings] Tab Page [Teach] ] −...

Errors Errors in Teaching A teaching error message will appear if the contrast of the image within the model registration region is too low. Select a region with a larger contrast between light and dark areas compared to the region that was registered as the model and re-register it as the model.

4-5 Inspecting with the Edge Position Inspection Item Edge Position This inspection item is used to inspect positions. For example, it can be used to see if a label is attached at the correct position or if a product is set in the correct position. Places where the color changes greatly are called edges.

Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the edge position in the region as reference data for the measurement. − [Add item.] − [Edge Position] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Inspection] [Inspect] Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure- The arrow in the middle shows the direction for detecting an edge.

Unstable Edge Position Results There Is an Edge But It Cannot Be Detected − [Edge Position] − [Modify] − [Details] Tab Page − [Inspection] [Inspect] Parameter Setting Description Edge level Range: 0 to 100 Set the color change level to detect as an edge. Default: 50 The edge point is found based on a threshold that is set for a color change.

Screen Display When the Edge Level and Noise Level Are Changing A bar showing the threshold level moves up and down on the graphic as the edge level/noise level value changes. A cross-key cursor will also appear at the detected edge position. Edge level Noise level Undesired Edge Position Is Automatically Detected When Teaching...

• Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via the Ethernet or used in calculations. Expression text string Data name Description Data range −2: No judgement (not measured), Judgement This is the judgement result.

4-6 Inspecting with the Edge Width Inspection Item Edge Width Inspection Item This inspection item is used to measure dimensions. Places where the color changes greatly are called edges. The distance between two edges is called the edge width. Sample Settings Sample Measurement Edges are searched from two directions and the...

Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the edge width in the region as reference data for the measurement. − [Add item.] − [Edge Width] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Inspection] [Inspect] Press [Teach]. Place the object that is to be used as the measure- The middle arrow is the direction for ment reference in front of the camera.

Increasing Edge Width Processing Speed Make the measurement region smaller to reduce the processing time. Changing the measurement region: p. 57 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations The following values can be output to external devices or used in calculations as measurement data. Expression text string Data name Description...

Edge Not Found The measured edge width will be 0. Perform the following. • If a color was specified, make sure the color of the measurement object has not changed from the specified color. • Set the color again if necessary. •...

4-7 Inspecting with the Area Inspection Item Area Inspection Item This inspection item is used to measure sizes. It measures the amount of a color within the measurement region. The size is calculated as a number of pixels and it is called the area. Sample Settings Sample Measurement Judges according to the...

Unstable Area Results The Desired Color Cannot Be Detected Add a specific color or enlarge the color range. Extraction Is Automatically Performed for an Undesired Color When Teaching Manually set the color for which to measure the area. − [Inspection] − −...

Increasing Processing Speed for Area Make the measurement region smaller to reduce the processing time. Changing the measurement region: p. 57 Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via the Ethernet or used in calculations.

4-8 Inspecting with Color Data Inspection Item Color Data Inspection Item This inspection item is used to perform inspections for foreign matter with a different color or for presence. The region is set for a portion of the image with the color that is to be measured. This region is called the measurement region.

Step 2 Teaching Teaching means to store the region and the average color in the region as reference data for the measurement. − [Add item.] − [Color Data] − [Settings] Tab Page − [Inspection] [Inspect] Press [Teach]. Drag the rectangle to move it. Drag a corner to Place the object that is to be used as the measure- size the rectangle.

Measurement Data That Can Be Used for External Outputs and Calculations The following values can be used as measurement data and output to external devices via the Ethernet or used in calculations. Expression text string Data name Description Data range −2: No judgement (not measured), Judgement This is the judgement result.

4-9 Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data You can set inspection item judgement results and measurement data with the Calculation menu command to use them in basic arithmetic operations and functions. The judgement results of the calculations are reflected in the overall judgement.

Outputting the Calculation Results The overall judgement (JG) of the calculations are reflected in the overall judgement of the inspection item. The calculation results (D0 to 31) can be output as Ethernet outputs or it can be output by using logging. Individual Inspection items* Overall judgement...

Examples for Calculation Finding the Distance between Two Measured Points This example finds edge position 2 by detecting the two edge positions of inspection item 0 and inspection item 1, and calculates the distance between the two points. Calculate this distance. Region 0 Region 1 Edge position...

Press [Modify] on the menu. Note Performing Similar Calculations At Different Locations • [Rename] The name of the calculation can be changed. (16 characters max.) • [Copy] Previously registered calculation expressions can be copied. Set the expression by selecting items from the [Da- ta], [Const.], and [Math.] Tab Pages.

Example: Adding the judgement result of inspection items 0 and 1. Judgement result for inspection item 1 Mathematical operator Judgement result for inspection item 0 Function List The following functions can be used in calculations. Function Description Finds the sine. The result is a value between −1 and 1. The angle in the expression is in degrees.

Function Description ANGL Finds the angle of the straight line joining two points (the center of gravity and center of the model). The angle against the horizontal is found. The result is a value between −180 and 180. ANGL(Y_component,X_component) Example: Finding the angle of the straight line joining the centers of region 0 and region 1 ANGL(R1.Y-R0.Y,R1.X-R0.X) (Horizontal) First point...

Setting Judgement Parameters for Expressions Press [Judgement] on the [Settings] Tab Page. Press an expression between 0 to 31 and set the cor- responding judgement parameters using the slider. Press the [OK] Button. FQ User’s Manual Calculations and Judgements Using Inspection Item Data...

Data name Expression text string Description Data 23 This is the result of expression 23. Data 24 This is the result of expression 24. Data 25 This is the result of expression 25. Data 26 This is the result of expression 26. Data 27 This is the result of expression 27.

5-1 Performing Test Measurements After completing the settings in the [Image], [Inspect], and [In/Out] Tab Pages, move to the [Test] Tab Page. The displayed image is measured automatically. This is called a test measurement. A test measurement is used to verify that the settings that have been made will produce stable results and, if necessary, to fine-tune the settings.

5-2 Shortening the Measurement Takt Time Checking the Measurement Takt Time The measurement time of this Sensor can be checked from the Setup or Run Mode display. Measurement time The measurement time is the time taken from when a trigger is input until when all measurement processes are executed.

Note You can select one of the following three patterns as the judgement method. − [Select the method.] on the right side of the display 1) Threshold (minimum): The lower limit of the variations between OK object is used as the judgement condition.

5-4 Checking a List of All Inspection Item Results Individual judgement results for all inspection items can be checked in a list. The individual inspection items can be selected to change the judgement parameters. [Test] − [Continuous test] Press [All results/region] to display the list. Note Judgement parameters can also be changed from this display.

5-5 Saving Data to the Sensor Until you have saved your settings explicitly to the memory in the FQ Vision Sensor, the settings are only stored temporarily. They will be lost if the power is turned OFF. Execute [Save data] after you have finished making your settings.

6-1 Starting Operation When test measurements and adjustments in Setup Mode have been finished, the display moves to Run Mode and actual measurements begin. In Run Mode, the Sensor operates stand-alone and outputs the measurement judgement results on the I/O lines accordingly to the settings. If the Touch Finder or the PC Tool is connected via network to the Sensor, the operation of the Sensor can be monitored in the following ways.

Note • Returning to Setup Mode Press and press [Sensor settings]. • Signal Status When Moving to Run Mode When moving to Run Mode, the signal will change as shown below and data can be input from and output to an external device.

6-2 Configuring the Run Mode Display There are six types of displays that can be used, as shown below. Select the display as desired. Checking the Judgement Results of Inspection Items Checking the Overall Judgement Result History Graphics Graphics + Details Statistical data The image and region currently being In addition to [Graphics] display, indi-...

Specifying the Startup Run Mode Display The display that appears when power supply is turned ON can be set. The default setting is [Graphics]. (Setup Mode or Run Mode) − [TF settings] − [Startup display] − [Display pattern] Note You can set the scene to be displayed when the power supply is turned ON. Setting the Startup Scene: p.

6-3 Checking the Trend of Measurement Results with Graphs Measurement result histories can be checked using the trend monitor and histograms. Trend Monitor Changes in the measurement values of the selected inspection item against time can be observed from the graph.

Note • Trend monitor data is held until the power supply is turned OFF. • You can select whether to display all data on the trend monitor or only data for which the overall judgement is NG. Logging settings are applied to the trend monitor as well. However, they are not applied to trend monitor when it is displayed in Setup Mode.

Note • Histogram data is held until the power supply is turned OFF. • You can select whether to display all data in the histogram or only data for which the overall judgement is NG. Logging settings are applied to the histogram as well. However, they are not applied to histograms displayed in Setup Mode.

6-4 Adjusting Judgement Parameters during Operation This Sensor enables judgement parameters to be adjusted while measurements are being performed. Downtime can be eliminated with this feature because the production line does not have to be stopped while making adjustments. Preparations This function is switched OFF as a default to prevent it from inadvertently working during operation.

7-1 Changing the Scene to Change the Line Process What Are Scenes? With an FQ Vision Sensor, the inspection items that can be processed at the same time are registered as scenes. A command input from an external device or a touch panel operation can be used to select a certain scene.

Creating New Scenes The default scene number is 0. To create another scene, use the following procedure to switch the scene and then make the settings. (Setup Mode) − [Select scene] Press the number of the scene to change to and then press [Select].

7-2 Display Functions The procedures given in this section can be used to make the Sensor easier to use and the display easier to see. Image Zoom The display can be zoomed in or out to make the image easier to see. (Setup Mode or Run Mode) Enlarges the display.

Displaying a Saved Image You can display an image that was saved in internal memory in the Sensor or in an SD card. This can be done to configure inspection items or to check measurements using saved images. (Setup Mode) Press Images in the Sensor’s built-in memory: Press [Log].

Note If an operation to change the display is performed (e.g., if the display pattern is changed or the inspection item is changed) when displaying images for NG results is set, the display will change to refreshing the most recent mea- surement results and the most recent NG display will disappear.

7-3 Monitoring the Signal I/O Status You can check if the I/O connections are working normally. [In/Out] − [I/O monitor] − [I/O Monitor] The I/O status of the external devices will be dis- Input Signals (TRIG and IN0 to IN5) played.

7-4 Logging Measurement Data and Image Data There are two ways to log data. Data can be temporarily saved in memory inside the Sensor (called recent results logging) or large amounts of data can be saved in SD cards or other external media (called file logging). The amounts of data that can be logged are given in the following table.

*2: Files are stored in the following folder when the PC Tool is used. \My Documents\OMRON FQ\ SDCard • File format Image logging: Image data is saved in a special format for OMRON Vision Sensors. (The file name extension is IFZ.) Data logging: Measurement data is saved in the following CSV format.

*1: The date is given in the following format: 2010/6/1 (for June 1, 2010). The time is given in the following format: 12:01:20 (for 12:01 and 20 sec- onds pm). Changing the File Format The output CSV file format can be changed according to the external device. Item Symbol Field separator...

Checking Recent Measurement Trends (Recent Results Logging) The most recent measurement results can be logged inside the Sensor. Even if data is not logged in external memory, such as an SD card, trends in measurement results can be easily checked on the Touch Finder. However, if the power supply is turned OFF or the scene is changed, this data will be lost.

Setting the Data To Be Logged Use the following procedure to set the statistical data, image data, and measurement data that will be logged. [In/Out] − [Log setting] Press the data for which to change the logging pa- rameters. Change the logging parameter and then press [Back]. Item Description Statistical Data...

The data is saved in the following CSV format. Number of measurements, number of OKs, number of NGs, OK rate, NG rate (delimiter) Logging image: Image data is saved in a special format for OMRON Vision Sensors. (The file name extension is IFZ.) Logging data: Measurement data is saved in the following CSV format.

All settings in the Touch Finder are backed up. name extension is MSD.) For the PC Tool, data will be saved in the following folder: \\..\My Documents\OMRON FQ Restoring Data to the Sensor from External Memory (Setup Mode) − [Load from file] Press the data to be restored.

Statistical data and measurement data (The file name extension is CSV.) \CAPTURE Captured images (The file name extension is BMP.) *1: For the PC Tool, data will be saved in the following folder: \\..\My Documents\OMRON FQ Note The PC Tool does not support SD card operations.

Removing an SD Card from the Touch Finder Open the cover to the SD card slot on the top of the Touch Finder. Press in on the SD card until you hear a click. Pull out the SD card. Close the cover to the SD card slot. •...

• This password restricts only the operation to switch from Run Mode to Setup Mode. It does not restrict other operations. • If you forget the password, contact your OMRON representative for the procedure to clear the password. • The password is deleted when the Sensor is initialized.

2010_03_10-22_10_21_350.BMP Important Make sure an SD card is inserted in the Touch Finder before capturing display images. Note For the PC Tool, data will be saved in the following folder: \\..\My Documents\OMRON FQ FQ User’s Manual Convenient Functions for Operation...

7-8 Convenient Functions for Setup This section describes the functions that can be used when setting inspection items. Making Settings with Stored Images With an FQ Vision Sensor, judgement parameters can be set by using the following images. • Images saved in internal Sensor memory •...

7-9 Functions Related to the System This section describes system settings. Turning OFF the Integrated Sensor Lighting The internal light can be turned OFF to use external illumination. [Image] − [Camera setup] − [ ] − [Lighting control] Press [OFF]. Switching the Display Language Any of the following languages can be selected for display on the Touch Panel or PC Tool.

Configuring the Operation The following settings can be selected depending on the system configuration and application. Type of change Change Reference Changing the type of measurement trigger Performing continuous measurements p. 129 Changing the output method of the judgement results Obtaining individual judgement results p.

Timing Chart ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) OR signal Turned ON when overall judgement is NG. (Output polarity: ON for NG) 1. Turn ON the TRIG signal while the BUSY signal is OFF. 2.

Timing Chart IN0 to IN4 signals Allow 5 ms min. and then turn ON IN5. are OFF IN5 signal End continuous measurements Start continuous measurements BUSY signal ON while measurements are Turned ON when overall judgement is NG. being processed (depends on (Output polarity: ON for NG) BUSY output conditions) OR signal...

Timing Chart The OR signal that is output is held until the next overall judgement is output. ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) Turned ON when overall OR signal judgement is NG.

Timing Chart Output OR0 to OR31 signals are held until the next judgement output. ON for 1 ms min. TRIG signal BUSY signal ON while measurements are being processed (depends on BUSY output conditions) Example: Turned ON when individual OR0 signal judgement is NG.

Adjusting the Judgement Output Timing The output timing of the OR signal or OR0 to OR31 signals can be selected from two modes depending on the external device. Selecting the OFF Timing • Level output (default) The status of the output OR signal is held until the next OR signal is output. TRIG signal ON for 1 ms min.

Changing the Judgement Output ON Conditions The ON condition for the OR signal or the OR0 to OR31 signals can be set to be output when the judgement results are OK or when they are NG. The default setting is when they are NG. Settings [In/Out] −...

Controlling the Sensor from an External Device The following Sensor functions can be controlled with command inputs from an external device without connecting the Touch Finder. Function Description Reference Switching the scene This command changes the scene when the line process changes. p.

Settings [In/Out] − [I/O setting] − [I/O terminals] − [Input] − [Input mode] The scene numbers that can be used depend on the input mode. [Standard mode] (default): Scene 0 to 31 [Expanded mode]: Scene 0 to 15 Sample Ladder Program This sample program is used to change the scene when the input mode is set to Expanded Mode.

Registering the Measurement Reference Again The model and reference color can be re-registered with commands from an external device, such as a PLC, based on the image that was just input when the line process was changed. Inspection item Re-registered data Search Model data Color data...

Sample Ladder Program This sample program is used to input IN5 to re-register a model. W0.00 When the mode re-register bit (W0.00) turns ON, IN3 is turned ON. #800 Model re-register bit W0.00 TMHH 0000 Model If the BUSY signal is OFF 5 ms after IN3 turns re-register bit ON, the command input for registering the mode again (IN5) is turned ON.

Turning the ERROR Signal OFF The ERROR signal turns ON when an error occurs. After removing the cause of the error, turn the ERROR signal OFF using one of the following methods. Method 1: Input an error clear command from an external device such as a PLC. Method 2: Input a measurement trigger again.

8-2 Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet Data can be input and output to external devices via Ethernet. The two methods are described below. • No-protocol Data Output Data that is already specified for output is automatically output from the Sensor to Ethernet when an overall judgement result is output.

Connections Connect the Switching Hub and PLC using an FQ-WN@@ Special Ethernet Cable. PLC to control Sensor Setup Tool Touch Finder or PC Tool Switching Hub Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable Standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable FQ Sensor Special Ethernet Cable Important When connecting more than one Sensor, set the IP addresses so that the same IP address is not used for more than one Sensor.

Setting the Data to Output via Ethernet Allocate the data to output via Ethernet according to the output method for the Ethernet as shown below. • No-protocol Command/Response Method When executing one-shot measurements and continuous measurements with commands (MEASURE or M, MESAURE/C or M/C), set the data to output via Ethernet as a response.

Note Measurement data of inspection items for which logging is not supported can be logged by using the Ethernet output settings. Set the measurement data of inspection items for which logging is not supported as calculation parameters using the Calculation menu command, and use them as the calculation results. Allocate the results to Ethernet out- puts.

Note The field separator is not output unless the data continues. The following range of values can be output. −999,999,999.9999 ≤ Measured value ≤ 999,999,999.9999 If the measured value is lower than −999,999,999.9999, then −999,999,999.9999 is output. If the measured value is higher than 999,999,999.9999, then 999,999,999.9999 is output. The following values are output if JG (Judge) is set.

Controlling the Sensor from an External Device (Procedure for No-protocol Command/Response Communications) Command Format This section describes the command format for no-protocol communications. Commands defined in the command list can be used. Set commands and parameters in ASCII. If the command has an argument parameter, set the parameter after inserting a space (0×20). If it has multiple parameters, insert a space before each parameter.

Command Details Scene Control Commands ● SCENE or S Acquire Scene Number This command acquires the scene number currently being used. <Command Format> Delimiter Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter Scene number (2 digits max.) Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter <Parameter Descriptions>...

Measurement Control and Measurement Acquisition Commands ● MEASURE or M Execute Measurement This command executes one measurement. If Ethernet output is not set, only the measurement is performed. If Ethernet output is set, the measurement is performed and the result is returned as response data. <Command Format>...

Start Continuous Measurements This command starts continuous measurements. If Ethernet output is not set, only continuous measurement is performed. If Ethernet output is set, continuous measurement is performed and the results corresponding to the number of measurements made are returned as response data. <Command Format>...

End Continuous Measurements The command ends continuous measurements. <Command Format> Delimiter Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally Delimiter When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Measurement Data returned result for the number of continuous measurements Measurement made. result Delimiter Note...

● RESET Restarts the Sensor. This command restarts the Sensor. <Command Format> Command Delimiter <Response Format> When the Command Is Processed Normally If process is completed normally, the Sensor is restarted. There is therefore no response. When the Command Is Not Processed Normally Delimiter Outputting/Controlling with Ethernet FQ User’s Manual...

Communications Example An example of the communications log when a computer is connected and communications is performed with a no-protocol command from a terminal application is shown below. Example 1: Changing Scenes (Scene number 1 is specified.) Space Example 2: Acquiring inspection item data (Acquires the judgement result for a search registered to inspection item 10.) ITEMDATA 100 Space...

9-1 Error Table Error History Up to 10 errors will be stored in the error history in the Sensor or Touch Finder. This section describes the causes of and measures for errors that are stored in the error history. Errors Stored in the Error History Error in error history Cause Points to check...

Follow the instructions that are given in the error message. If the following messages appear, the hardware may be faulty. Contact your OMRON representative. • System error. • Application system error. Please reboot.

9-2 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Measures to perform Reference The Sensor or Touch Finder will not start. Check the power supply capacity to see if it is sufficient. The Sensor cannot be detected. Check the Ethernet cable to see if it is connected correctly. Check the Ethernet settings to see if they are correct between the p.

In/Out Tab Page Description Setting range Data Refer- Menu command ence Statistical data Sets whether to record the number of ON (default) or OFF System p. 114 measurements and the number of NG overall judgements. Image logging Sets the parameter to log measurement All, Only NG, or None (default) System p.

Description Setting range Data Refer- Menu command ence Output data set Data 0 to data 31 p. 144 Settings Sets data to output to selected data Text strings of the set inspection items number. and expressions. Rename Changes the name of the selected data The name can be changed to a name number.

Description Setting range Data Refer- Menu command ence Startup set- Startup Sets whether the startup scene number ON or OFF (Scene number when set- System p. 105 tings mode is set manually. tings were saved is startup scene num- ber.) Startup Set the scene number to use at startup.

Run Mode Menu command Description Setting range Data Refer- ence Graphic Displays the input image. p. 96 Graphics + Details Displays the inspection item individual judgement results and measurement val- ues. Statistical data Displays the total number of measure- ments and the total number of NG overall judgements and the NG ratio from when the power supply was turned ON.

System Requirements for PC Tool for FQ The system requirements for the PC Tool are given in the following table. Item Requirement • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2 or higher Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or higher Hardware • CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.06 GHz or the equivalent or higher •...

10-4 Updating the Software The most recent version of the software and PC Tool can be downloaded from the following website for OMRON members. Refer to the Member Registration Sheet that is enclosed with the Sensor. http://www.omron-cxone.com/vision_sys After you download the software, use the following procedure to update.

10-5 LED Safety For LED devices, class classification to indicate dangerous level and safety standards are stipulated in respective countries. Take necessary safety preventive measures according to the standards. Warning Label Warning labels are supplied as accessories with products that comply with the Class 2 Laser Product Classification.

Definitions of Laser Classification For Europe Laser Product Classifications Class Description Class 1 Laser that are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing. Class 1M Laser emitting in the wavelength range from 302.5 nm to 4000 nm which are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, but may be hazardous if the user employs optics within the beam.

Version Upgrade Information The following describes the content of the version upgrade. Version 1.00 → Version 1.10 Changes Reference Functionality added to enable connecting multiple Sensors to one Touch Finder or PC Tool p. 20, p.36 Functionality added to display all Sensors on the RUN mode display. p.96 Functionality added to automatically change to the display for any Sensor with an NG result.

Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number at the bottom of the front and back covers of this manual. Cat. No. Z302-E1-03 Revision code Revision code Date Revised contents July 2010 Original production September 2010 Additions for version upgrade (version 1.10).